1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 460 kg more than 1977 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick LeSabre | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | LeSabre | Discovery |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |